Bill
SB 1982
84(R) - 2015
Senate Transportation
Senate Transportation
Transportation & Infrastructure
Vote Recommendation
Yes
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Positive
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Neutral
Author(s)
Lois Kolkhorst
Bill Caption
Relating to the regulation of certain motor vehicle auctions.
Fiscal Notes
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
This legislation would amend the Occupations code, and end the dual state agency regulation of the
wholesale auto auction industry. Currently the sale of automobiles at auction is regulated by the Texas Department of
Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), but the sale of these automobiles must be licensed by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV).
Vote Recommendation Notes
We support this effort to amend the Occupations Code to reduce the duplicate regulation of auto auctions. The status quo represents unnecessary overregulation which this legislation would correct and streamline. This supports limited government.
While considering the subject, the Senate may wish to consider doing away with licensing for auto auctions altogether.
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